Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4) HRMS Program Unit Supervisor

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy— thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."  

Job Title: Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4) - HRMS Supervisor (Non-Permanent)

Location: Thurston County - Olympia, WA – Remote/Flexible Schedule

Closes:  November 25th, 2025

Salary:  $6,259.00 - $8,415.00 Monthly

If you've been looking to take your Human Resource Information System processing experience to the next level, look no further. We are on the hunt for a professional expert and supervisor for the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) Program unit, which is the enterprise HR and payroll system for Washington State government.  HRMS is used to create, document and update employment actions, position details and employee information.  
 
This non-perm position is critical in supporting processes and procedures to ensure all agency employment actions are completed accurately and timely in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), rules, and agency policy. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining agency-level solutions, standards, guidelines, best practices in the area of personnel and position entry into HRMS, and data analytics.
 
Click here to learn more about DCYF.  
 
The Opportunity:
As part of the Human Resources Programs Unit, this position oversees four (4) HR professionals that input the majority of HRMS entries for the agency (approximately 5,200 employees).  This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, direction from the Office of Financial Management, Collective Bargaining Agreements, DCYF Administrative Policies, and other rules and regulations that support the efficient and effective management of the Personnel and Organizational systems.  
 

Some of what you'll do:

• Independently evaluates, responds, and resolves complex technical HRMS related issues and questions from HR/Payroll professionals and agency staff.  
• Exercises advanced technical knowledge of HRMS, DCYF HR processes and procedures to lead the centralized HRMS processing team.
• Leads the HRMS processing team while providing consultation and advice to agency staff statewide.
• Primary resource for HRMS users by providing advice on HRMS and completing HR and payroll processes.
• Provides leadership and direction for personnel actions and organizational management actions keyed into HRMS.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Labor Relations, and external partners to resolve system challenges, ensure data accuracy, and mitigate risk.
• Oversee and implement HRMS audits, data validation, and compliance reviews to maintain data integrity and ensure adherence to state and agency policies.
• Manage organizational structure updates, classification adjustments, and wage implementations within HRMS.
• Lead the HRMS team through the transition to Workday, ensuring successful learning, testing, and operational readiness.
• Supervise, train, and develop HR staff to maintain high standards of quality and consistency with Data intergity in HRMS.
• Serve as DCYF’s Data Steward for HRMS, promoting data governance standards and aligning agency processes with state definitions.
• Manage and authorize system security roles and access for HRMS and Pay1 users, maintaining compliance with data privacy requirements.
• Support continuous process improvement, policy development, and staff training to enhance system efficiency and data reliability.

Required Qualifications:

Five years' experience directly interfacing HRMS including Data Analytics and Reporting

OR

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in business, human resources, or related field from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) AND Three (3) years of professional human resource experience directly interfacing with HRMS including Data Analytics and Reporting

*Additional years of experience directly interfacing with HRMS to provide Data Analytics and Reporting may substitute year-for-year for education

This position also requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Skilled in communicating complex concepts orally and in writing.
• Skilled in organizing and prioritizing multi-layered projects with conflicting timelines.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to handle shifting priorities and switch directions quickly while maintaining a calm, professional attitude.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also possess: 

• Two years of experience as a professional HR Consultant, where an essential function of the job was utilizing the Human Resource Management System and maintaining data integrity.

How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:

• Current resume detailing experience and education.
• Letter of Interest.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Cole Alford (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at cole.alford@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or emailsupport@neogov.com.

“Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. 

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.